WAEC Agricultural Science 1994 Question 20

Question 20

Farm Machinery and Mechanisation

Mechanisation would remain uneconomical in West African countries as long as

  1. A.farms are small and scattered
  2. B.land acquisition remains in the hands of farmers
  3. C.basic amenities are inadequate
  4. D.machines are not available for farming operations
  5. E.extension officers are not provided with transport facilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (farms are small and scattered)

Explanation

Machines cannot work economically on tiny scattered plots.